Denatured Rapeseed Methyl Ester Precursor Oil

Denatured refined rapeseed oil used as precursor in transesterification for fatty acid methyl esters in fuels. Falls under 1514.99.50.10 for denatured rape/colza fractions, excluding chemically modified products. Chapter notes preserve classification for mere denaturation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1522.00.00.00Higher: 21.3% vs 17.5%

If soap-stocks or residues from processing

Processing residues like soap-stocks from rapeseed oil fall under heading 1522 per chapter note.

1518.00.40.00Higher: 25.5% vs 17.5%

If animal fats blended in

Mixtures with animal/vegetable fats not elsewhere specified shift to heading 1518, but denaturation affects this.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify no chemical modification beyond denaturation via supplier affidavits; segregate from food oils in transit

Common issue: Customs reclassification without denaturation proof

Related Products under HTS 1514.99.50.10

Denatured Canola Cooking Oil

This is refined canola oil (derived from rapeseed) that has been denatured by adding a substance like methyl alcohol to render it unfit for human consumption, primarily used in industrial applications such as biodiesel production or as a lubricant base. It falls under HTS 1514.99.50.10 because it is denatured rape/colza oil and its fractions, not chemically modified beyond denaturation. Chapter note to heading 1518 confirms denatured oils remain classified under their undenatured headings.

Industrial Denatured Rapeseed Lubricant Base Oil

Denatured rapeseed oil fraction used as a base for metalworking lubricants, denatured to prevent use as food and ensure safety in manufacturing. Classified under HTS 1514.99.50.10 as denatured rape/colza oil fractions, distinct from chemically modified oils. Denaturation aligns with chapter notes excluding merely denatured oils from heading 1518.

Denatured Colza Oil for Biodiesel Feedstock

Refined colza oil fraction denatured for use as biodiesel production feedstock, preventing diversion to food markets. HTS 1514.99.50.10 applies to denatured fractions of rape/colza oil, not chemically modified. This ensures separation from edible oils per tariff structure.

Denatured Canola Oil for Paint Additive

Denatured canola oil fraction serving as a drying oil additive in industrial paints and coatings. Classified in HTS 1514.99.50.10 as denatured rape/colza oil, not chemically modified for other uses. Denaturation prevents food misuse in non-food applications.

Industrial Denatured Colza Hydraulic Fluid Base

Refined colza oil denatured for use as biodegradable hydraulic fluid base in machinery. HTS 1514.99.50.10 covers denatured fractions of colza oil, maintaining vegetable oil chapter placement. Excludes mere denaturation from heading 1518 per notes.

Denatured Rapeseed Oil for Soap Manufacturing

Denatured rapeseed oil fraction for saponification in industrial soap production. Under 1514.99.50.10 as denatured rape oil, separate from residues in 1522. Chapter note directs soap-stocks to 1522, but virgin fractions stay here.